Independencia de Guatemala 2011

Also, President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sent their congratulatory remarks to the people of Guatemala:

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Guatemala on the 190th anniversary of your independence this September 15.

As Guatemalans the world over celebrate this special day and honor the heroes of Guatemala’s independence, we stand with you in celebration. Americans have long enjoyed the beauty of Guatemala – from the ancient ruins of Tikal to the stunning volcanoes that surround Lake Atitlan – as well as the warmth and hospitality of the Guatemalan people. Your rich culture, diversity of languages, and traditions steeped in history are a special part of our region.

During my visit last June for the Central American security conference, President Colom and I renewed our commitment to building strong democratic institutions, promoting the rule of law, and expanding economic growth and opportunity to our nations’ citizens.

On this historic day, I send best wishes to all Guatemalans – in Guatemala, the United States, and around the globe. We look forward to deepening the ties between our two countries as we work to build a safer, more prosperous and democratic future for our peoples.

Why, when I read the diplomatic comments, do I feel like they left off “Oh, and you’re still not getting an apology for invading your country, fueling your civil war, and controlling commodity prices in your marketplace….and no TPS, either. Have a nice day.”? Maybe it’s just my “inner cynic” talking. Feliz Dia de la Independencia, Guatemala ! And thanks for the slideshows, Rudy. Very impressive, as always.

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